St. Johns Tavern is the best!! Greg and Noel do everything possible to keep us all happy, with…read morefood, drinks, and a fabulous staff plus music!!! My favorite place to be.

Come see big Al - he's da man. Taco Tuesday is killer as is most everything here. Live music on the…read moreweekends lol

Amazing drinks amazing service just a great place to go meet up with friends and family and be…read moretreated like a VIP all the time - Brian is the best bartender ever!

We stopped in while out-in-about at the Winter Garden Music Festival. If you're not looking for…read morethis place you could easily pass it as the entrance is off of an alley connected to Plant Street. There is an elevator that will take you to the second floor and the entrance to Pilars Martini & Loft is right in front of you when you exit. There are also restrooms available and medium sized air-conditioned lobby where you can take calls if Pilars has live music inside. Pilars is an upscale lounge and music club. When we arrived, the live entertainment was setting up for later that evening. It was actually nice having the calm contrast to what was happening in the streets currently. Food here seems fairly high-end; it's Market-to-table so everything is a bit pricy. Appetizers start at $14, one of their most expensive appetizers is Seared Foie Gras ($26). If you're not a big spender, they do have Chicken Wings or BBQ Short Rib Sliders for $14, and a Market Burger for $16. If you're looking for something a little more special, they have Filet Mignon ($86), Lamb Shank ($42), Braised Beef Short Ribs ($46), and Iberico Pork ($76). Most of their specialty drinks will run you between $12-$14. Beers are between $6-$9 and non-alcoholic drinks anywhere between $2.50-$8. We didn't stay too long because we were bopping around checking out different places during the festival, but if you are looking for a great place to take a date or have a nice evening out with friends, listening to great live music and Jazz this is a premier spot in the Winter Garden area.

Such a cozy hidden gem in downtown Mount Dora. While walking upstairs, I never expected it to open…read moreup such a beautiful sunroom with ambient lighting and coil drinks stopped for happy hour and was able to see that the crowd was bustling. The staff was inviting and the drinks were flowing. I've heard about this place from many of people and always thought about going there at night but I'm glad I stopped by for happy hours so I can actually see it was like before the crowds got too wild. It's definitely someplace that's worth checking out and experiencing.

The decor, music, and overall vibe of this place is so fun--definitely a great spot for a night…read moreout. Even on a busy Friday evening, I was able to snag a cozy round table in the back for my friend and me, which was a pleasant surprise. Bonus points for the upstairs bathrooms not requiring a code (unlike the ones downstairs)--a small but appreciated detail! I ordered an espresso martini that was dairy-free (which I love), but it ended up being a bit too sweet and slightly watery for my taste. I only took a few sips before deciding not to finish it--not bad, just not quite for me. Since I was the DD, I didn't bother swapping it out, but it was still the right call. My friend's gin cocktail, on the other hand, was light, mild, and super refreshing--she loved it! Also, shoutout to the bartender for bringing the drinks over to our table--such a nice touch. I'd absolutely come back and give another cocktail a try. The atmosphere & service alone makes it worth a return visit!

Great restaurant. Really good menu. Service is impeccable. Food superb. It's a neighborhood gem…read more Special occasion.

Stopped in for lunch with a friend. They don't do reservations for lunch, but we found that the…read moreplace is rather large and has multiple seating areas; we were sat upstairs. Ava was our bartender/server. I started with the Saturn cocktail. It was refreshing! My friend had a lemonade and we had waters. We shard the deviled eggs- 5 or 6 came in the serving and they were on a bed of fried leeks. They were good- they have a oniony flavor to it which was strong on our breath! I had the turkey croissant sando which has edam cheese and a raspberry chipotle sauce and possibly bacon. I ate half my sandwich (I think the bacon was on the other half) and half my fries. You have a choice of chips, fries, salad, fruit cup (some with upcharge). My friend had the curried chicken on a spring mix salad with pecans and avocado, red onion, tomato and cukes. Everything was so good. I had a second cocktail- the blush theory, also refreshing. We sat and chatted and didn't feel rushed out. There was one other table up there with us, a few downstairs and a couple outside. They have two bathrooms that are unisex, well stocked and clean. They have two parking spaces next to their alley entrance but otherwise parking is on the street and typically free. For dinner, they do recommend a reservation. Today they had a burger special, which sounded great, and there are many more menu items I'd like to try.

Very sad they are closing this amazing bar with high ceiling and great sounds. The best local djs…read moreplayed here. Free parking around! Good drinks..... goodbye

Brought in the new year with a few close friends at a private NYE Soirée gathering at The Oliv bar…read more Having been prior before for another event, I was excited to revisit this cute little local bar but without the overly huge crowd. And as to be expected, the event was amazing. Drinks were good - averagely priced. We also got a welcome shot and a glass of champagne to toast with to bring in the new year! Staff were super friendly and very attentive. I believe the control of the guest capacity aided in that as well because the staff were not overwhelmed and had the ability to attend to all guests in a timely manner. The music (DJ invited to curate the tunes for that evening) was great! Vibes were perfect and again, I put emphasis on the fact that this event was private so we were not crammed into this space. The Oliv Bar is on the quainter side of local bars but it's truly a nice venue. It has tree in the center - which adds a unique twits to the space. The bay windows add another level of uniqueness to the space as well but, pose a capacity challenge since the space is circular in nature. And circular spaces tend to foster areas of non-usable space. Beyond that, it's a unique design experience that isn't necessarily seen in most places. So, I appreciate that as an architectural designer. All in all, I'll definitely recommend this local bar. It's worth going on a regular night as well, as they aren't super packed and you can experience the vibes of the space without being overwhelmed with larger crowds - like you'll see more in the bars in downtown. Great event. Great space. Cannot wait to see what this year brings us all!!

I had fairly low expectations for this place, but the jalapeno burger was excellent. The peppers…read morewere deep fried, the cheese was some weird soft tasty stuff, and the smash burgers were well done like I asked for. The pickles on the standard burger were good as well. Usual food service pickles are not. Service from Carie was excellent.

Came here with two friends at lunch time and it was fairly busy. Our waitress, Kayla, approached…read morein a few minutes and took our drink orders, and when delivered, asked if we were ready to place our food orders. We were and off she went to give the kitchen instructions. As I said, it was fairly busy, and it seemed to take an inordinate amount of time to deliver a bowl of chili, chicken tenders and a sandwich, which was not too hot, although it should have been. The waitress forgot to bring my mayonnaise for fry dipping as asked for when I ordered the sandwich and she finally came by to ask if all was good, when we were about finished. 55 minutes for a lunch seemed a bit long, so beware if your timing is tight. The food was ok, not great, but not bad.

Excellent restaurant We sat at the bar Katie the bartender…read morewas very knowledgeable about the menu and helped make the experience memorable I had the shrimp and grits my wife the blackened shrimp both dishes were outstanding The people next to us had the Lobster tails which looked amazing We would come back to eat here for sure

Oh my goodness!!! What a hidden gem. From the moment I walked in, I knew I found my new favorite…read morespot. If you live in The Villages, you know how blah the food is. Casual environment, yet classy. Quiet but not boring. It's truly a great find! Lunchtime ends at 3pm and I was an hour early and was greeted by Tambra at the pleasantly appointed bar seating. Not recognizing me, she addressed the menu favorites and daily specials and suggested the pictured dish which was perfect. Here's to a new beginning:)

Located in a scenic area - waterfront Great food and friendly service!!! See Madison , she Rocks!read more

We visited after a day in Mt. Dora, and it was a busy summer Saturday night! Lots of folks seated…read moreinside and on the patio. Despite the dinner rush, our server was lovely and attentive. Started with the dozen chargrilled oysters which were flavorful and the best part of my meal. I also appreciated the French bread provided with the oysters. I had a pound of the peel and eat shrimp in the spicy garlic sauce served hot. It was a Saturday pricing special and definitely a good deal. The shrimp were not deveined so peeling them took a bit more effort, which is not a dealbreaker for me but something to know if you prefer deveined shrimp. The quality of the shrimp varied - some were large, some small, some were fresh, a few were mushy/overcooked. Served with drawn butter and cocktail sauce, which were great complements. I'd probably do no old bay or sauce at all next time, as I liked the sauce less as I continued eating. All in all, I'd return again for the oysters and try out other menu items!

Everything was great. Greeted by Madison at the front. Immediately seated. Chris the manager came…read moreto table to advise myself and friend he would make an exception to rule and allow us to order 3 course special. Our server Elisha was great. Very prompt and very attentive. Refilled drinks without needing to be asked. Made good conversation. Lilly came over to ask how we did at golf ( our wives spoke to her when they dined earlier) Food was delicious. I love how Prima employees make you feel like family We ate outside and it was very comfortable and not very noisy

We come here often because one of our neighbors who schedules Monday evening dinners chooses this…read morebecause she has frequent dinner reward card. Tonight I had the chicken parmigiana with a side of mashed potatoes. My wife had eggplant rolotini with angel hair pasta. I was disappointed that I did not have any vegetables with my dinner. The bread with oil and spices is a nice touch and Sam our server was friendly and efficient with all aspects of our meal

I came here on a quiet-er night I believe, but I imagine this place probably could get busy because…read moreit's a really great spot! First and foremost however, this is not a speakeasy, I'm not sure why it's called that I feel like it's a bit misleading but still great! I'm not sure if they have food - we only had some drinks, but you walk in and see a big bar welcoming you, there's TVs of course, and a TouchTunes jukebox you can set your own vibe to at some point but when I was there - the attached room off to the left had a small stage area and tons of loud music with lights, presumably to set up a dance floor area. It was not busy when I was there so there was no one dancing, but again... so much potential that I imagine this place is probably popping usually.. and the music was SO GOOD!! Lots of throw backs. Will definitely return !

I really wanted to love this place. The ambience was the best part of this place…read more The food? Not so much. Everything was really bland. My son had gotten the steak tacos and he said that it tasted like they had not seasoned it at all. I had tried his rice and tasted just like salt and nothing else so I just felt like I was eating a salt lick. Their french fries were good though! Customer service? It was good and not so good at the same time. They seemed in quite a rush. But yet there was not really too many people there. I just felt hurried and I felt that it wasn't very personable, our interactions felt rushed. Yet there was a time where I needed to go to the bar to ask for something and they were very polite. So it's a tossup as far as is there customer service good or not.‍